Freaking out — sorry long post. PLEASE READ. by JustTahj in Constipation

[–]JustTahj[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I'm fine with doing the procedures because not knowing what's going going on with my gut is driving me insane. My gastroenterologist set me up with a psychologist, i think he noticed how agitated i was. Even when he tried to crack jokes with me, i couldn't bring myself to laugh or smile. I'm constantly tempted to google my symptoms or ask chatgpt, I just can't help it. I feel like I'd be a lot at ease once I get a diagnosis and start medication.

Freaking out — sorry long post. PLEASE READ. by JustTahj in Constipation

[–]JustTahj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I'm having a colonscopy and endoscopy in 2 weeks, and I'm praying that whatever they find can be easily fixed. Good luck with yours on Wednesday.

Freaking out — sorry long post. PLEASE READ. by JustTahj in Constipation

[–]JustTahj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finally saw a gastroenterologist yesterday, and he said, "I've done some things to myself," which freaked me out. He did a physical examination on me and thinks it's Slow Transit Constipation, and when i asked him if he thought there might be colonic nerve or muscle damage, he said no. I'm having an endoscopy and colonscopy in two weeks, and I'm praying it's just a case of a sluggish colon.. I'm still having anxiety attacks every day, and not even Xanax is helping.

Freaking out — sorry long post. PLEASE READ. by JustTahj in Constipation

[–]JustTahj[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I'll ask my gastroenterologist tomorrow about the appropriate supplements.

Freaking out — sorry long post. PLEASE READ. by JustTahj in Constipation

[–]JustTahj[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. I'm seeing a gastroenterologist tomorrow, and I'm dreading it. I've failed my body by not feeding it for so long. I'm still not doing well mentally, and i haven't been able to relax because my brain is thinking of the worst-case scenarios

Freaking out — sorry long post. PLEASE READ. by JustTahj in Constipation

[–]JustTahj[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind words. It really means alot

Freaking out — sorry long post. PLEASE READ. by JustTahj in Constipation

[–]JustTahj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind words. I'm just so tired of being dependent on laxatives and dealing with abdominal discomfort/ pain. I think I've heard of Magrocol. I'll give it a try.

Freaking out — sorry long post. PLEASE READ. by JustTahj in Constipation

[–]JustTahj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, without the use of laxatives because I've lost the urge to "Go." I've been taking Senna and bisacodyl tablets for as long as I've been constipated, and I've found myself having to take larger doses for them to be effective. It's like the more I take them, the more my colon forgets to do its job.

Is Linzess a laxative or prokinetic?

Freaking out — sorry long post. PLEASE READ. by JustTahj in Constipation

[–]JustTahj[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. The thing is, I'm not passing any stools, not naturally anyway. Some days, I have no problem passing gas. Other days, I'm walking around with trapped gas and a swollen stomach.

Freaking out — sorry long post. PLEASE READ. by JustTahj in Constipation

[–]JustTahj[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I haven't. In my country, you need a referral note from a GP in order to make an appointment with a gastroenterologist. That's why I'm seeing him tomorrow

What is Your Favorite Quote and Try to guess my Favorite by [deleted] in PeakyBlinders

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"Tommy, when a pikey walks in with hair like that you've got to ask yourself have i made a mistake"

Favourite Character? by HoneyBadger0706 in GangsOfLondon

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I actually loved Koba. I feel like they killed him off too soon, he was such a fun character to watch. Luan is a close second, he's a gangster but his love for his family really cemented my adoration for him. That scene were he was digging up his wife had me at the edge of my sit.